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May 18, 2023
Borrowers Loan Protection is PCBB’s unique hedging solution where you do not have the administrative or accounting challenges of back-to-back swap.
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Aug 3, 2023
Bottom Line: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an even stronger-than-expected rebound in productivity, the first increase yearly increase since 4Q21, as output increased 2.4% and hours worked decreased 1.3% annualized in the 2nd Quarter. The decline in hours worked...
Jul 6, 2023
Bottom Line: The Job Openings Layoffs and Turnover Survey showed sharply lower job openings in May, but there were upward revisions to previously reported openings. Lagged relative to most labor reports and our nowcast forecasts, the JOLTS survey is helpful...
May 4, 2023
Bottom Line: Claims rose modestly, more than expected, in the final week of April and were near the high end of the recent range. Since the Department of Labor's annual revisions to the seasonal adjustment model in the first week...
May 4, 2023
Bottom Line: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported even lower than expected productivity for the 1st Quarter as output gained just 0.15%, but hours worked increased nearly 3% in the quarter. Unit labor costs continued to increase as hourly compensation...
Jun 29, 2023
The financial industry has been preparing to transition from LIBOR rates to SOFR rates for over two years. Now that the LIBOR cessation date is here, CFIs may still have questions. We discuss what the SOFR rate options are, how the LIBOR Act could impact your remaining LIBOR-based loans, and where to find helpful resources.
Mar 6, 2023
Though the clock is ticking down to the ultimate cessation of LIBOR, the banking industry’s adoption of SOFR has been slower than regulators might have expected. We discuss reasons for the delay and legislation that can ease the process.
Dec 7, 2022
In the second part of our review of 2022, we look at the challenges presented by a tight labor market and high turnover at financial institutions. Organizations are focusing on strategies to attract and retain the best talent in this competitive environment, including hybrid working models — a must-have for many employees.
Aug 26, 2022
For CFIs struggling to compete for talent in the tight labor market, retention of new hires is especially important. Paying close attention to the first 90 days on the job can help improve retention rates, because those who stay at least that long are more likely to remain on the job.
May 16, 2022
Zillennials are a micro-generation between Gen Z and millennials that have grown by five million employees in the past 5Ys, according to the US Bureau of Labor. They have also grown highly dissatisfied with their jobs. We provide highlights from a new study and guide you on how to appeal to this micro-generation.
May 11, 2022
Bankers have long been waiting for interest rates to increase so that net interest margins would rise. Yet, there are other factors in play today, such as high inflation, labor shortages, and credit risk. We review the current rising rate landscape and provide approaches to manage through it successfully.
Apr 25, 2024
Community banks and the people who work for them are often fantastically giving toward their communities. Every April, we observe Community Banking Month, publicizing the efforts that community banks make to serve the people and businesses around them. This article, the last in our 2024 Community Banking Month series, highlights creative and committed community engagement and support programs, including charitable giving.
Apr 22, 2024
In response to inflation, higher interest rates, regulatory capital increases and declining demand, some banks have pulled back on lending for equipment leasing and financing. That’s created opportunities in equipment finance and leasing for interested CFIs.
Apr 15, 2024
We talk about the need for CFIs to have a quality digital onboarding process. But what exactly makes an onboarding process convenient, and how does it impact the overall customer experience? We explain the qualities a CFI needs in its onboarding process to compete successfully for new customers and keep existing ones.
Apr 10, 2024
Once again, economic data is filled with sunshine, but general market sentiment continues to function as cloud cover. We discuss consumer sentiment, the housing market, and the general economy.
Apr 4, 2024
Every April, we celebrate Community Banking Month through a series of BID articles that showcase the efforts of local banks to serve their communities, support their staff, and enrich the customer experience. Some community banks have responded by beginning or increasing their efforts to support well-being and development of both their employees and their community.
Mar 21, 2024
Providing added value for business customers can be as simple as sharing existing resources within your organization such as conference room space or wi-fi. We discuss some options of nontraditional benefits you can provide to help your small business customers.
Mar 13, 2024
The gig economy is a fast-growing sector that CFIs cannot afford to ignore. We discuss some of the primary ways in which institutions can ensure they meet the needs of these self-employed customers.
Mar 5, 2024
Higher interest rates and the cost burden they impose are driving a cycle of deleveraging and cash conservation at many companies. Small business owners are balancing the need to offset higher interest expenses and lessened credit availability while also addressing competing demands for strategic growth. We provide tips for how CFIs can help their business customers align their capital with their strategic plans.